Oktibbeha County, MS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Oktibbeha County in MS is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,128 violent crimes and 5,453 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 51.6 per 100k residents, which is 51.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 97.3 per 100k, 40.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate51.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,128 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate97.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,453 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate29.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,301 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate62.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,817 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents314 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 51.6 | A | 3128 | 106.2 | -51.4% |
| Property Crime | 97.3 | A | 5453 | 163.6 | -40.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 16 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 42 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 50 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 372 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 29.1 | D | 2301 | 24.0 | +20.9% |
| Larceny | 62.0 | A | 2817 | 116.4 | -46.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.2 | A | 314 | 22.2 | -71.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Oktibbeha County Sheriff's Office
Starkville Police Department
Starkville, MS